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The latest predictions for the Denver, Colorado real estate market suggest that home prices could rise more slowly in 2018 than they did during 2017. But don't let that outlook fool you. It's still a highly competitive market with limited…

It's a new year, and that means there are new FHA loan limits for Denver, Colorado. The maximum FHA loan size for the Denver metro area was raised to $529,000 in 2018 (a significant increase over last year's limit of…

Thinking about buying a home in Salem, Oregon in 2018? If so, you should know that the local real estate market has changed significantly over the last few years. This is especially true when it comes to home prices and…

Are you thinking about using a VA loan to buy a house in Washington State in 2018? If so, you probably have questions about the process and the various steps involved. You're in the right place. We created this short…

Home buyers in Washington tend to have a lot of questions about title insurance. Three of the most common questions are: What is title insurance? Who does it protect? Is it required when buying a home in Washington State? Let's…

According to a recent report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), mortgage refinance applications rose to 52.9% of total application volume during the first week of January 2018. And with rising home prices and relatively stable mortgage rates, a lot…

According to a new forecast, the real estate market in Washington State is "set to explode" in 2018. Figuratively speaking, of course. They're talking about explosive growth in demand and prices. Veros Real Estate Solutions, a company that provides data-based…

This article provides an overview of the key differences between conventional and FHA mortgage loans for Washington home buyers, and has been fully updated for 2018. Conventional vs. FHA Loans in Washington As a home buyer and borrower, you have…

Summary: If you've owned a home in Washington State for a while, there's a good chance your house is worth more now than when you bought it. And with rates hovering at low levels, it might be a good time…

This article offers five helpful tips for Seattle home buyers who are planning to enter the real estate market in 2018. Top 5 Tips for Seattle Home Buyers in 2018 Despite what you might have heard about home prices "cooling"…

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